The Economic Times

Psychopaths do not look like movie villains, they could be next to you: 5 subtle signs psychologists say can reveal psychopathic traits

Psychopaths do not always fit the frightening image often shown in films and may appear charming, confident or completely ordinary. Psychologists say psychopathic traits are better understood through repeated patterns of behaviour than appearance alone. From unusual facial expressions and a mismatch between words and emotions to superficial charm, lack of genuine guilt and manipulative behaviour, experts have identified several subtle signs worth noticing.